Wuqiao Circus (2020)
In Wuqiao, a small Chinese town, the inhabitants are dedicated to circus. For decades, different generations have been presenting themselves as clowns, magicians, acrobats and tamers. During the holidays of Chinese New Year, the Wuqiao Acrobatic World turns into a big playground for spectators. Surrounded by Buddhist temples and Taoist sculptures, artists create their own space of circus tradition, imagination, illusion and reality. Backstage life is melancholic. "Wuqiao Circus", a film about circus life fragments, performative existence and the love for playfulness.
Director: Lukas Berger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 2020
Country: Austria, China, Germany, Portugal
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wuqiao Circus about?
- In Wuqiao, a small Chinese town, the inhabitants are dedicated to circus. For decades, different generations have been presenting themselves as clowns, magicians, acrobats and tamers. During the holidays of Chinese New Year, the Wuqiao Acrobatic World turns into a big playground for spectators. Surrounded by Buddhist temples and Taoist sculptures, artists create their own space of circus tradition, imagination, illusion and reality. Backstage life is melancholic. "Wuqiao Circus", a film about circus life fragments, performative existence and the love for playfulness.
- Who directed Wuqiao Circus?
- Wuqiao Circus was directed by Lukas Berger.
- How long is Wuqiao Circus?
- Wuqiao Circus has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Wuqiao Circus?
- Wuqiao Circus is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wuqiao Circus produced?
- Wuqiao Circus was produced in Austria, China, Germany, Portugal.